Monthly Archives: January 2018

Art of Raku Firing 2017 June Term Ceramics

The following pieces were created by the 2017 Art of Ceramic Raku Firing June Term class taught by Ms. Brodie. The course offers students an opportunity to actively manipulate work in the final stage of the ceramic process: the firing. … Continue reading

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“The Shape of Water,” Movie Review by Benjy Berkowitz ’18

The Shape Of Water: A Fairy Tale for Modern Times Movie Review by Benjy Berkowitz ’18 “This movie review for The Shape of Water, which received 13 Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Lead Actress, written by … Continue reading

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June Term Dulcimer Daze

Enjoy this rendition of old time fiddle dance songs “Liza Jane” and “Old Joe Clark” performed by the 2017 June Term after school Dulcimer Class, taught by Mr. Mallalieu. “June Term Dulcimer Daze” introduces students to the Appalachian Dulcimer. Students … Continue reading

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“Tashlich” fiction by Ezra Lebovitz ’18

The following short fiction by Ezra Lebovitz ’18 won 3rd Place in the 2016 Johns Hopkins Creative Minds Fiction Contest and was published in the magazine IMAGINE. In addition, Ezra’s work earned “Judge’s Choice” distinction in the 2017 NJ Youth … Continue reading

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Film by Marina Chernin ’23

“The Book Thief by Markus Zusak  is a powerfully visual novel that contains rich figurative expression and symbolism. I gave my students the job of reflecting on the function and meaning of a motif throughout the novel, and representing that function … Continue reading

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“Old Forgotten Sweater” original music by Steve Miller

This banjo tune, “Old Forgotten Sweater,” was written by longtime Maintenance Department member Steve Miller. He refurbished this 1890 Stewart banjo, turned it left handed, and used for this delightful recording. Enjoy!  

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Fall Dance Concert 2017

2017 Fall Dance Concert Four years ago, Mr. Tolentino and I embarked on our first attempt to have an entire dance concert played by Chameleon, Newark Academy’s award winning jazz band. We found it so rewarding professionally to challenge each … Continue reading

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“Familiar” poetry by Jamie Paradis ’20

“Familiar” by Jamie Paradis But the hard things occupy space in a way that’s Saturating, Drenching, Flooding, Like sticky honey with the cap not screwed tight enough, Seeping into the floor of the pantry wood, A problem someone will find … Continue reading

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Reid Christmann Grammy Band Performance

Jazz trombonist and Chameleon member Reid Christmann ’18 performed as part of the 2017 GRAMMY Big Band, an 18-piece big band comprised of some of the most talented high school jazz musicians in the country. The GRAMMY Foundation paid all expenses for Reid’s trip to Los … Continue reading

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